1956 Baltimore Orioles

Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Charlie Beamon	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	1.38	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Fred Besana	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	5.60	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Babe Birrer	Pitchers	25,41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Hal Brown	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	151.67	4.04	Average (51) — 56 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 151.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Sandy Consuegra	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	4.15	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Harry Dorish	Pitchers	23	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Don Ferrarese	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.00	5.03	Average (46) — 91 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 5.03 over 102.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Fornieles	Pitchers	25,36,41	pitching	—	—	—	—	111.00	3.97	Average (51) — 56 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 111.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Harrison	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	16.20	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mel Held	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.14	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Connie Johnson	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	183.67	3.43	Average (55) — 27 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 183.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Billy Loes	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.67	4.76	Average (48) — 76 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 56.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Morrie Martin	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.80	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ron Moeller	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	4.15	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ray Moore	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	185.00	4.18	Average (50) — 63 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 185.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Billy O'Dell	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	1.13	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Erv Palica	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	116.33	4.49	Average (48) — 76 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.49 over 116.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Johnny Schmitz	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.99	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gordie Sundin	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	inf	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
George Werley	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill Wight	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	174.67	4.02	Average (51) — 56 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 174.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Wilson	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.33	5.03	Average (47) — 84 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 5.03 over 48.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
George Zuverink	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.16	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tom Gastall	Catchers	10	batting	56	11	0	.196	—	—	Average (45) — 164 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Ginsberg	Catchers	22	batting	28	2	0	.071	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Hal Smith	Catchers	22	batting	229	60	3	.262	—	—	Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 229 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gus Triandos	Catchers	11	batting	452	126	21	.279	—	—	Average (57) — 28 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 452 at-bats and 21 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bobby Adams	Infielders	5	batting	111	25	0	.225	—	—	Average (46) — 155 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Boyd	Infielders	1	batting	225	70	2	.311	—	—	Average (57) — 28 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 225 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Wayne Causey	Infielders	33	batting	88	15	1	.170	—	—	Below average (42) — 199 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Billy Gardner	Infielders	9	batting	515	119	11	.231	—	—	Average (46) — 155 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Hale	Infielders	6	batting	207	49	1	.237	—	—	Average (46) — 155 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 207 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Grady Hatton	Infielders	5	batting	61	9	1	.148	—	—	Below average (42) — 199 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
George Kell	Infielders	3	batting	345	90	8	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 345 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Fred Marsh	Infielders	2	batting	24	3	0	.125	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Willy Miranda	Infielders	7	batting	461	100	2	.217	—	—	Below average (41) — 204 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Brooks Robinson	Infielders	6	batting	44	10	1	.227	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chuck Diering	Outfielders	32	batting	97	18	1	.186	—	—	Below average (43) — 191 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Dyck	Outfielders	14	batting	23	5	0	.217	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Hoot Evers	Outfielders	14,17	batting	112	27	1	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tito Francona	Outfielders	44	batting	445	115	9	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 445 at-bats and 9 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Frazier	Outfielders	2	batting	74	19	1	.257	—	—	Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tex Nelson	Outfielders	37	batting	68	14	0	.206	—	—	Average (45) — 164 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Nieman	Outfielders	4	batting	388	125	12	.322	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 at-bats and 12 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Philley	Outfielders	4	batting	117	24	1	.205	—	—	Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Pope	Outfielders	3	batting	19	3	0	.158	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim Pyburn	Outfielders	8	batting	156	27	2	.173	—	—	Below average (39) — 208 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dick Williams	Outfielders	23	batting	353	101	11	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 35 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1956 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1956 Baltimore Orioles season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:53:04.123138+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.